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The document tells a story about a curious puppy named Cinder who wants to meet a skunk she sees in her yard. Despite a warning from Rupert the cat, Cinder finds a way out of the yard and introduces herself to the skunk, who sprays her in response. Cinder learns an important lesson about being too curious without thinking.

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Name:: Read The Passage

The document tells a story about a curious puppy named Cinder who wants to meet a skunk she sees in her yard. Despite a warning from Rupert the cat, Cinder finds a way out of the yard and introduces herself to the skunk, who sprays her in response. Cinder learns an important lesson about being too curious without thinking.

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Name: WEEK 10

Theme DAY 3
READ THE PASSAGE   Think about the lesson that Cinder learns.

Curious Cinder
Cinder was a curious puppy. She liked to sniff flowers, bark at cats, and explore her
neighborhood. One day, Cinder noticed a strange-looking animal searching for something to
eat. It was snooping around the trash cans on the other side of the fence that enclosed
Cinder’s yard. The animal was furry and small like a cat, but it had black fur with white stripes
and a large, bushy tail.
Cinder wanted to meet the animal, so she began looking for a way out of the yard. She
whined and dug and hopped and barked. This got the attention of Rupert the cat, who had
been napping in the sun. He stretched his legs and arched his back.
“I would leave that skunk alone if I were you,” said Rupert, yawning. “You’re just asking
for trouble.”
“What do you know?” Cinder replied. “You’re just a silly cat. I’m a curious puppy, and I do
what I want.” Cinder finally found a hole in the fence that was big enough to squeeze through.
Cinder trotted right up to the skunk and said hello.
“Yikes!” shouted the skunk, startled. He quickly raised his big, fluffy tail and sprayed
Cinder with a foul-smelling oil.
“Ugh!” cried Cinder, who now smelled awful. “This stinks!”

SKILL PRACTICE   Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.


 1.  What lesson did Cinder learn?  3.  What advice did Rupert give Cinder?
A It is not always a good idea to be curious. A It is sometimes best to leave things alone.
B It is important to introduce yourself B It is important to find a way out.
to others. C Never bother a sleeping cat.
C Being friendly has its rewards. D Being brave is as important as being wise.
D Do not trust friends who give advice.
 4.  Which statement would Cinder probably 
2.  How would you describe Cinder before she  agree with after she met the skunk?
meets the skunk? A Being friendly always pays off.
A She is thoughtful and listens to others. B Exploring never leads to trouble.
B She believes that she knows best. C Your friends may not always help you.
C She does not pay attention to her D Acting without thinking is not wise.
surroundings.
D She is sweet and helpful to others.

STRATEGY PRACTICE   Underline the advice that Rupert gives Cinder in the story. Then explain


why you think the author put it there instead of at the end of the story.

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 3454 • Daily Reading Comprehension 67

3454.indb 67 10/19/10 8:01 AM

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